Bird Street End of Summer Gala 2011

Posted: August 19, 2011
Nancy J Conrad

The Gala Program

The close of summer program at the
Bird Street Youth Center was a resounding success. Over 700 people
attended the festivities on Friday, August 19, 2011. Executive
Director, Andrea Kaiser, welcomed the group and expressed her
appreciation to the many people who helped to
coordinate the the youth center building renovation efforts so that the
gymnasium was ready in
time for the 2011 Gala.

The Dance Entrepreneurs entertained the group several times and
downstairs the youth displayed the beautiful glass art they had made
over the summer. Councilor Tito Jackson weighed in on the
importance of the youth center's programming by emceeing the opening of
the program.

Acknowledging the youth, their mentors and the staff who have worked so
hard to provide a nurturing environment was an important part of the
evening. Guests relaxed in their seats, stood on the outskirts
and chatted, exchanged greetings with friends and joined in the many
rounds of applause.

The
staff were proud to recognize the accomplishments of their youth,
awarding completion certificates to many. The youth left the
ceremonies proud of themselves and everyone came away with a sense that
the Bird St Youth Center is really making a difference in the lives of
our youth.